Airports / Wisconsin / ETB
West Bend Municipal Airport.
West Bend, Wisconsin · 887 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.0/5
Google rating
18 ratings
1
Operators based
887
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
30 nm
To the nearest alternate
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
West Bend Municipal Airport (KETB / ETB) is a general aviation field serving West Bend, Wisconsin. The airport sits 887 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, West Bend Air, Inc. is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are General Mitchell International Airport (MKE, 30 nm), Wittman Regional Airport (OSH, 39 nm), and Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW, 50 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 4,494-foot paved runway, ETB can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from ETB depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from West Bend.
1 FBO serves KETB. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
West Bend Air
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00
- Unicom 123.05
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KETB
IATA
ETB
FAA / Local
ETB
Elevation
887 ft
Coordinates
43.4223° N · 88.1290° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs WI fields
state range 610–1,642 ft
At 887 ft, ETB sits lower than 53% of the 58 Wisconsin fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,494 ft
- 13/314,494 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06/243,898 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,494 ft
ETB's 4,494 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 30nmMKEGeneral Mitchell International AirportMilwaukee
- 39nmOSHWittman Regional AirportOshkosh
- 50nmENWKenosha Regional AirportKenosha
- 53nmATWAppleton International AirportAppleton
- 55nmMSNDane County Regional Truax FieldMadison
- 64nmGRBAustin Straubel International AirportGreen Bay
Location
Open the full mapKETB · West Bend Municipal Airport · West Bend, WI
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ETB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 443 nm | 1h 26m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 552 nm | 1h 41m |
| New York (TEB) | 644 nm | 1h 54m |
| Boston (BED) | 741 nm | 2h 7m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 756 nm | 2h 9m |
| Denver (DEN) | 771 nm | 2h 12m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 872 nm | 2h 26m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 880 nm | 2h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ETB?
- West Bend Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 4,494 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ETB?
- West Bend Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,494 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ETB?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list West Bend Municipal Airport as a home base, including West Bend Air, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at West Bend Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves ETB: West Bend Air. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to ETB?
- The closest alternate is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), about 30 nm away, followed by Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ETB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 26m (443 nm), Washington DC about 1h 41m (552 nm), New York about 1h 54m (644 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.